A long distance relationship can be a real challenge. However, for some couples it can make a relationship stronger (as the saying goes, ‘distance makes the heart grow fonder’). Here’s how you can keep your relationship thriving when you’re both miles apart. Communicate regularly If you’re not talking to each other regularly and filling each other in on one another’s lives, you’ll soon drift apart. You should try to communicate daily if possible, even if it’s just for a couple minutes. This could be via the phone or video-messaging or simply messaging each other on Facebook. In order to work around each other’s schedules, try to plan a time each…

One of the best things in life? Love of course! Harder and harder to come by these days as the world gets larger. That should mean that there are more opportunities than ever to find love. But it also means there are more chances of getting into a tough relationship. However, when you’re in a long distance relationship there’s never a dull moment. You’re always trying to make out to see each other, travelling to different countries and getting used to their culture. It might have just been something new and fresh in the beginning but it can get pretty serious. There is a stigma that long distance relationships don’t…

Getting engaged is possibly one of the most exciting parts of your life! You are with someone you love, and when they finally pop the question you feel overjoyed by the journey you are about to embark on. So what next? We all know how stressful planning a wedding can be, so we wanted to share with you some of the ways that you can start planning your wedding and enjoy the process. Do Your Research Now you’re engaged, one of the first things to think about is the type of wedding you want to have. This can help you to determine other aspects of the wedding itself. It is a…

A wedding is just one day, but a marriage is supposed to last forever. Unfortunately, for around half of all couples, this isn’t the case. For whatever reason, between forty and fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce, and unless you want yours to go the same way, you need to build a secure relationship and foundation for marriage before you get hitched. Of course, every couple and relationship is different, but, for most, there are certain experiences that you need to go through to form a strong and lasting bond. Here are eight things you and your partner should do. 1. Be Open About Your Pasts Marriages are…

Food is the way to a man’s (or woman’s!) heart, or so the saying goes. Cooking for someone else is a romantic gesture, but can also be a little daunting! Even if you are a goddess in the kitchen, the added pressure of cooking for someone you’re trying to impress can make all your skills turn to mush! There are so many aspects to cooking for someone: your meal needs to taste amazing your house needs to sparkle the music you choose needs to create the right mood and what will you wear?! We’ve probably painted a negative picture of cooking for a date, but there are many positives too!…

If you are feeling strain from your relationship then this could be for a number of reasons. It may be because you are struggling to understand your partner, or it could even be because the two of you are no longer compatible. Either way, there are things that you can do to try and eliminate this stress and there are also things that you can do to try and give both you and your partner the support needed to make it through this difficult time. Commit to Being Better You really do need to commit if you want to have a healthy relationship. It doesn’t matter what difficulties may arise…

The prospect of having found someone that you can see spending the rest of your life with is truly an incredible feeling. There is one problem though. If you’ve been single for a while, or you’ve not dated for some time then you may be feeling a little nervous and in need of a refresher. Well, no need to worry, here are some tips on getting back into the dating game! Buy yourself a new outfit One of the best (and sometimes worst) parts about preparing for a date is choosing what to wear. Rather than dressing up with something you already own, why not hit the town and buy…

You scroll through Facebook and cringe at the gushy, over the top posts from so-called ‘happy’ couples. How do people have time to document their entire relationship? Don’t they have a life to live? The truth is, you have finally found a happy relationship with yourself and you think your man might just be the one too. You’ve settled in the happiest place you have been in a long time and that means WAY more than a soppy Facebook status. You have endured toxic relationships in the past; you have experienced things you never want to revisit again. Even though you are truly content with your other half, your mind still…

For most young girls, getting married to the love of their life is their ultimate dream. They dream of a big white wedding which they can celebrate with all of their friends and family, and they imagine marrying the most handsome man that there is. However, as soon as you grow up and you start adult life, you might find that life doesn’t always run so smoothly. Dating can be a bit of a minefield, and you will meet a lot of unsuitable men along the way. But how do you know when you’ve met the one? In fact, even if you have met Mr Right, how do you know…

The lighting in your bedroom is probably one of the most underrated features it has. No matter what the occasion, a good bit of lighting can really enhance things. Through a combination of tips and tricks, you can improve the lighting in your bedroom for all situations. How do you do this? Take a look at the ideas below, and you’ll soon learn what to do and how to achieve perfect lighting for certain scenarios. Fit A Dimmer Switch In Your Room Classic on and off light switches are way out of fashion these days. If you want to enhance and improve the lighting in your bedroom, then you need…